The Fernando Botero Rome exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte is a comprehensive retrospective celebrating the life and works of the legendary Colombian artist. Known as one of the greatest post-war masters, Botero, who recently passed away, left behind a remarkable legacy with his unique style, Boterismo, characterized by vibrant colors and exaggerated, opulent figures. His style blends a hyperrealist ambiguity with a deep connection to his South American roots.

This exhibition showcases Botero’s masterpieces, including medium and large-scale paintings, watercolors, and sculptures. Visitors can admire his signature voluptuous forms, often representing the feminine universe with three-dimensional effects and vivid tones. The collection also features reinterpretations of classic works, including Velázquez’s Meninas and Raphael’s Fornarina, the Montefeltro diptych, and bourgeois portraits by Rubens and van Eyck, as well as works focused on classic themes like the circus and bullfighting in a Hispanic context.

In addition to his iconic works, the exhibition includes a room dedicated to Botero’s most recent creations, featuring delicate watercolors on canvas, painted since 2019. These pieces reflect a lighter, more experimental approach to themes that had always fascinated him.

The Fernando Botero exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte, presented by Arthemisia, runs from 17 September 2024 to 19 January 2025, coinciding with Rome’s Jubilee and the 25th anniversary of Arthemisia’s founding. This event is a must-see for art lovers, offering a rare opportunity to immerse in the world of one of the most celebrated artists of the modern era.

Fernando Botero Rome exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte

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📅 Dates: 17th September 2024 – 19th January 2025
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🕒 Opening Hours:
  • Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
  • Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Last ticket entry: 1 hour before closing.
Special Opening Days:
  • Friday, 1 November: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Sunday, 8 December: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 24 December: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 25 December: 2:30 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 26th – 30th December: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday, 31 December: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday, 1 January: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 2nd – 6th January: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm